The Olympic Games

In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the Olympics. From environmental problems to the protection of underage athletes, the Olympic Games cause a number of ethical problems that are worth discussing.

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00:01:28 The cost of the Olympics
00:05:34 The infrastructure argument
00:07:24 The “white elephant” problem
00:08:27 The humanitarian costs of the Olympics
00:10:30 Olympics vs evacuation after floods
00:13:04 Who benefits from a forced relocation?
00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism
00:14:41 The undemocratic character of the Olympics
00:16:41 Equal access to benefits?
00:18:44 The invisible harm of the Olympics
00:20:37 The environmental costs
00:27:01 Decentralised or virtual Olympics?
00:29:39 International unity and cooperation?
00:31:19 The ethics of underage athletes and children celebrities
00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness
00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletes
00:49:33 The rational vs the right choice

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00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism
00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness
00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletes

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